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WIRELESS When the system needs a few extra detectors or peripherals added at a later date then wireless wins hands down (continued from previous page) and you get a clear picture that there is a rapidly growing market for wireless alarm systems with remote access via smartphones/tablets. Factor in the integration of security into home automation and you can see great opportunities for the manufacturers to reposition their products in the market with apps and ranges of panels with wireless connectivity and stylish looks. The development of flexible, efficient wireless systems with improved transmission ranges has had an effect on the whole security sector, including alarms, access control, CCTV and fire. Wireless is now an established technology and one that is taking the installer into new places and in new directions and depending on the budget there are panels of all shapes and sizes that offer easy install and maintenance along with designs and remote access features that attract the domestic customer. Yet, the UK security market is traditionally wired, meaning that in many places the wiring infrastructure is already in place. This is something that early IP CCTV sales came up against (and probably still does) especially as it pitched as one of its benefits “you’ll save money on wiring” – well not if that wiring is already in place and is in good working order. And today we still have an awful lot of analogue CCTV running in the UK and as we now know, according to plenty of sources analogue sales are on the up. For alarms, the advantages of wireless security are more than simply the lack of fiddly wiring and it remains a common sense installation regardless of whether or not wiring is already in place, however it is not always nailed on that a wireless system will be the best option. As long as the use of existing wiring doesn’t lead to a compromise in system design (there’s no point in using the existing cabling if it does not allow you to fit peripherals where they are needed) then that is fine. The most cost-effective option that does the required job is usually the one that wins the order which is why many intruder alarm companies offer wireless and wired panels. But there is another benefit in specifying wireless technology on top of the ones already mentioned; modularity, or as the non-marketing types would say, adding on more bits after the first system goes in. Installing the original panel, PIRs, sounders etc is enough of a job whether it be wired or wireless but when the system needs a few extra detectors or peripherals added at a later date then wireless wins hands down in terms of speed of install and simplicity. This is why many of the aforementioned DIY alarm systems at the bottom end of the market are wireless because they are so easy to fit. But the benefit of simplicity should not lead anyone to the conclusion that security is being compromised as a result of ditching the wires. Wireless systems are a boon in securing areas where wiring would not be an option such as a listed building or a building with eccentric design elements. Wireless technology (be it intruder, fire or CCTV) are often the only option for these applications. Furthermore in some cases wireless technology is used to extend the scope of wired systems into areas where cabling cannot be installed but the existing wired area is still viable. In most trades there is always ‘more than one way to skin a cat’ when it comes to recommending a solution and the security industry has probably the most diverse solutions available when it comes to adding technology to a building to meet the needs of the customer. At the moment CCTV appears often the first port of call and despite concerns about public intrusion video evidence is always the initial enquiry made by the authorities when investigating an incident. Intruder alarms are recommended by insurers yet there are many properties in the UK without any form of alarm. 44 www.psimagazine.co.uk
SMOKE DETECTION In fact only last month we talked to one company that does not even have a bell box on its alarm system, the whole thing is run through an ARC which utilises video to check for verification of an incident. When it comes to smoke alarms, the vast majority of homes have units dotted around the house, most of which have been selfinstalled but it is likely that just about all of these will not be connected to any other device or central unit. Innovations such as Nest and other home options are starting to include fire, so that picture will no doubt start to change, which may well need a legislation development too. Therefore as wireless developments can offer help with the easy integration of systems and with the speedy install that comes with the cable-free device, the future for installers could well be wireless with remote control/monitoring via apps. In fact the abundance of apps developed by product manufacturers will probably drive the trend for consumers wishing to grow their home security systems rather than staying with the basic entry level solution. And it is the wireless functionality that allows a device to be added in a matter of minutes that will contribute heavily to future upgrades of installations. Simplicity and connectivity (plus the use of an app) are what the consumer expects of their technology today, as a given. The use of wireless systems fits this desire head on allowing changes to the system to be made in seconds, just turn the unit on and it is recognised by the platform. This will make the solutions even more desirable and once the battery life of some peripherals in the intruder, access and CCTV market are improved in terms of operating life, wireless kit will continue to catch the eye of anyone who wants a simple and swift upgrade – whether they fit it themselves or not. The future for installers could well be wireless with remote control/monitoring via apps Digital Surveillance & IP CCTV Specialists Security PANOVU Full 360 Degree coverage from a single camera Up to 16MP Ultra High Definition resolution Integrated 1080p autotracking PTZ dome Award Winning Design both iF & GIT Security Safety THERMAL Unique Imaging sensor High resolution images unhindered by environmental challenges Incorporated Intelligent Analytics Engine Perfect for boundary protection applications Monitoring VIDEO WALL Integrate Multiple sites into a single centrally monitored solution Complete scalable Solution 4K Ultra High Definition Camera Support Unit 4, Iceni Court, Icknield Way, Letchworth, Herts SG6 1TN Tel: 01462 708 820 Email: sales@ezcctv.com ONLINE STORE: www.ezcctvonline.com
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